Lamotrigine Flashcards

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Lamotrigine indications

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-used for partial therapy
-used in adjunct or mono therapy for seizure treatment

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Lamotrigine half life

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25 hours

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Lamotrigine adverse effects

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-CNS (dizziness, somnolence, aphasia, suicidal ideation)
-may get aseptic meningitis
-skin reaction

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signs of aseptic meningitis

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headache, stiff neck, n/v, rash, sensitivity to light

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